LITTLE ROCK — Ahmed Shakarchi, M.D., MPH, who specializes in retinal disorders, has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute as an assistant professor of ophthalmology. Shakarchi is an ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery, complex cataract surgery, and uveitis, a form of eye inflammation. His clinical interests…
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) invested Chancellor C. Lowry Barnes, M.D., in the Harry P. Ward Chancellor’s Distinguished Chair during a Sept. 29 ceremony. “In this prestigious chair, I hope to lead by the example of the many chairholders who preceded me, including that of Chancellor Harry P. Ward,…
The UAMS College of Pharmacy held separate ceremonies in Little Rock and Springdale on Sept. 17 and 18 to celebrate 136 students who received scholarships this year. The annual events recognize the students’ hard work and the contributions made by the college’s many donors. Dean Cindy Stowe, Pharm.D., attended both ceremonies and shook hands with…
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Graduate School’s research induction ceremony represents a significant milestone for students in their pursuit of a doctoral degree.
William McClain, administrative director at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) East Regional Campus in Helena-West Helena, will expand his role to include chief administrative officer at Helena Hospital, beginning Oct. 1.
The 2026 Health & Wellness Expo drew hundreds of Arkansans for a morning of health screenings, question-and-answer sessions with experts from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), and other activities.
The UAMS College of Pharmacy’s student chapter of the Student National Pharmaceutical Association (SNPhA) received an award at its annual convention in August, and several pharmacy students were recognized with individual honors. SNPhA is the official student association of the National Pharmaceutical Association (NPhA). This year, the UAMS student chapter received an award for 20%…
The family of a NICU graduate is giving back to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences through an annual book drive.
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Bradley County Medical Center (BCMC) in Warren are planning to sign a management consulting and co-branding agreement. The agreement was approved Thursday by the BCMC Board of Directors.